Engine Room Storage Drawers – Part 1
Winter is here, but thankfully it has forgotten to bring any sleat, snow, or even rain. A little frost on the deck each morning but it quickly burns away. What has come in from the north is a lot of great crew. Some previous crew and some new crew but all with skills in hand or eager to learn and … Read More
Watertight Door and Latch Installation – Part 4
Part 3 was almost 6 years ago. ( Watertight Doors – Part 3 – Assembly ) WOW, has it been that long? Seems like yesterday. Seriously, it does. Maybe I am enjoying this too much? “I really don’t know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it’s because in addition to … Read More
Please Stop Trying to Help – Government Fuel Can Fix
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Casting and Installing Anodes & Learning to Weld
There is something almost magical about making things with molten metals. And it is fantastic that we can make a $65 product for less than $5. And we are thankful to our Patrons and supporters who make taking the time to make these videos worth the investment.
Floor Grates, Companionways and more
Thank you! To crew, to patrons, to viewers, and those I call family. For the work, the instruction, the friendships, the donations, the encouragement and the love. I am thankful this Thanksgiving for you. –Doug
Ports, Hatches and Handles
The plan was to be working on the cooling system in the engine room, but the weather has just been gorgeous and Ewaut is planing to build an aluminum proa, so we took on all of the aluminum welding jobs still on the list. No, we really don’t have a list. When there are still ten thousand obvious things to … Read More
Engine Exhaust and other Engine Room Stuff
Exhaust pipes are being fabricated and Il earned a bit more about our Tormach CNC mill while turning out some exhaust flanges. Many thanks to Mike Love, Dave Martin. Piece by piece it is coming together.
You Can Weld, It’s Easy – Pressure Testing the Hydraulic Tank
Welding is the gateway to thousands of projects. Cars, boats, trailers, furniture, sculpture, etc. Yes you can spend a lifetime getting better at it but you and manage the vast majority of the common task with less than a day of practice. Only the truly incompetent welders will suggest otherwise. 🙂